SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 27th mayor of Scranton, David Wenzel, has passed away, according to a release from the Scranton mayor’s office.

Wenzel, a Republican, was a heroic Vietnam veteran, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, and a graduate of the University of Scranton.

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His death coincided with the University of Scranton’s Life of Service event at the Weinberg Memorial Library, where they were to present their Public Service Award on the 40th anniversary of his election.

Funeral arrangements are currently unknown.

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